Originally published: Novato, CA : Presidio Press, ©1992

Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-316) and index

Foreword / C.L. ("Irish") Flynn -- Who are we? -- Bloody waters : Tarawa and Normandy -- From Saipan to Tokyo Bay -- A different breed : commandos from the sea -- New horizons and war in Korea -- Birth of the SEALs -- A pleasant little war -- The men with green faces -- The super SEALs -- The Lieutenant (jg) says no -- The march of the Jedi -- A tiny little island -- Target : Manuel Noriega -- To the Persian Gulf and beyond

Drawing on extensive interviews and recently declassified files, Orr Kelly presents the first in-depth look at the origin, evolution and future of this revered military elite. With unique new insight into their tactics and their methods, their past triumphs and scandals, including the celebrated Marcinko (Rogue Warrior) case, Kelly leads us into the shadowy realm of danger and deception where SEAL commandos live -- and sometimes die -- by their own rules. - Back cover

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